The Protein Folding Problem: The day AI unlocked a secret of life
This column is the second in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, PhD, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."
June 20, 2025
Timothy Richardson is a research professor of medicine at the IU School of Medicine and helps lead the TREAT-AD drug discovery center.
June 16, 2025
IU neurologist's research leads to first FDA-approved drug to treat neurofibromatosis type 1
Patients who participated in the clinical trial of the new therapy not only experienced reduction in NF1 and plexiform neurofibromas tumor volume, but also reported significant improvements in pain severity and overall health-related quality of life.
June 10, 2025
The blood test is for adults 55 and older who exhibit symptoms and is the first of its kind, with more than 90% effectiveness.
June 09, 2025
Digital screening during primary care visits may lead to earlier dementia detection, care
A trio of studies led by IU School of Medicine researchers found digital testing during primary care visits showed some promise as a tool for early identification of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older adults.June 03, 2025
AI Innovation Through the Lens of the 2024 Nobel Prizes
This column is the first in a 4-part series from Dr. Taeho Jo titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers".May 29, 2025
Researchers investigating how gut bacteria impacts Alzheimer’s disease progression
A team of researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine is investigating a bacterial connection between the gut microbiome and microglia actions in Alzheimer’s disease. Growing evidence has shown that the gut can impact a person’s neurological health and potentially the progression of neurodegeneration.
May 28, 2025
A researcher and his team at Stark Neurosciences Research Institute are exploring ways to help the optic nerve connect a donor eye to the brain.
May 27, 2025
David Klapper’s devotion to his wife during her battle with dementia inspired him to support caregiving research at IU School of Medicine, aiming to improve the lives of millions of families facing similar challenges.
May 27, 2025
At the heart of Dr. Yuan Liu's research lies a powerful approach: integrating molecular data with real-world clinical information.
May 21, 2025
Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine are investigating why individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries — whether from a single or repeated impacts — have nearly two to four times greater the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
May 20, 2025
IU School of Medicine's Selena Wang is trying find the answer to many complexities of the brain and Alzheimer's disease using artificial intelligence.
May 06, 2025
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